Formic Pro Strips

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Formic Pro™ is a ready-to-use formic acid treatment for controlling varroa mites in honey bee colonies. It is effective against both male and female varroa mites, including mites under the brood cap as well as mites on adult bees. Formic Pro™ is designed to be used as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program.

Key Features

• Ready to use - no mixing required

• Kills varroa mites under the brood cap and on adult bees

• 83–97% efficacy

• Can be used during the honey flow

• Leaves no residues in wax or honey

• Made from natural raw materials

• Biodegradable treatment pads

• 24-month shelf life from date of manufacture

• Available in 2, 10, or 30-dose pouches

• Each dose contains 2 treatment pads and treats 1 colony

Important: Application Temperature

Formic Pro™ is temperature-sensitive during treatment.

Daytime temperatures must be between 10°C and 29.5°C during the first 3 days of treatment.

Do not apply when daytime temperatures are expected to exceed the recommended range. Temperatures of 33°C or higher during the first 3 days can increase the risk of excessive bee, brood, and queen loss.

Check the forecast before starting treatment and follow the product label carefully.

Before Treatment

• Use Formic Pro™ only on sufficiently strong colonies. It is not recommended for newly established or weak colonies.

• Ensure the colony has adequate food reserves before treatment.

• Do not feed inside the hive during treatment.

• Remove entrance reducers and mouse guards.

• Provide a fully open entrance across the width of the hive, with a minimum entrance height of 1.3 cm (½").

• Close screened bottom boards during treatment to help maintain the recommended treatment concentration.

• Avoid disturbing the brood chamber during treatment.

Treatment Options

When local varroa thresholds are met, Formic Pro™ can be applied using one of two treatment options:

Option 1 — 14-Day Treatment
Place 2 treatment pads on the hive for 14 days.

Option 2 — Two 10-Day Treatments
Place 1 treatment pad for 10 days. Remove it and replace it with the second pad for an additional 10 days.

Follow the product label for proper placement and application.

Important Treatment Notes

Formic Pro™ can cause some temporary brood and adult bee mortality during treatment. Queen loss, queen supersedure, or other colony effects may also occur, particularly when treatment conditions are not suitable.

Do not use Formic Pro™ together with other miticides. Allow at least one month between miticide applications.

Do not disturb brood-chamber frames during treatment, except when changing the pad as required for Option 2.

Handling & Safety

Formic Pro™ contains formic acid and should be handled carefully.

• Wear appropriate protective clothing and chemical-resistant gloves.

• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

• Avoid breathing vapours.

• Work outdoors and stand upwind when handling the treatment.

• Keep away from children and animals.

• Do not remove the eco-paper wrapping from the treatment pads. The paper is part of the treatment system.

Always read and follow the current product label before use.

Storage

Formic Pro™ has a 24-month shelf life from the date of manufacture and does not require temperature-controlled storage.

Store in the original container, indoors, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat, and ignition sources. Expiry dates may vary depending on current inventory.